Alicia or as most of the family calls her, Lici or Leecy or leecy lou who? but what ever you do, don't call her Alesha. I can't handle it when I hear that. Drives me absolutely nutty. It's as bad as running your nails down a chalk board. Grrr!!!
Alicia has totally grown up this year. Can I really be that old and how did this happen? But good news, she is an awesome 12 year old. I must say I haven't done so bad raising her. Here are ten things I love about her.
1. Her dimples.
2. From the day she was born she had to fight. She is still fighting and does what people say she would never do. She has so much courage.
3. Loves to read. I think it's awesome. When I was that age I did the same thing.
4. I never have to ask her to do her homework. It's done before I ever have to ask.
5. She loves everyone no matter how mean they can be.
6. She is the worlds biggest tease.
7. She is a girly girl. When she was little it was princess galore and pink, pink, pink. Now she wants to dye her hair pink. Um, NO!!!
8. Loves to shop.
9. Talented artist.
10. Loves music and sings like no other. I love it but she can't carry a tune and most of the time she has me rolling on the floor or running for a pillow. Either way it makes me happy that she does. Plus it's very entertaining.
Savannah Banana. The day had finally come. The first day at a new school!!! For those who know my darling daughter, know that I was up at the crack of dawn helping her get ready. I really think she just needed someone to boss around, tell her everything was going to be okay, and of course she wanted my opinion on what she was wearing right down to the socks. Not that she listened. Here are 10 things I love about her.
1. She looks like her Daddy.
2. She is very bossy, has something to say about everything, needs to know every ones business. My grandma Monson used to laugh at her and say she will be the next president of the United States.
3. Loves to hang on Mom. I pretend that this drives me nutty but when she isn't around I'm constantly wondering where she is because she isn't hanging on me.
4. Totally is concerned for every ambulance that drives by the house and wants to know what happened, did anyone die, can we go see, and so on. She will be chasing ambulances when she turns 16.
5. Keeps track of every penny I spend.
6. Loves to play with Kayden.
7. Every morning I try to sneak out of the house for work. Every morning she is right there giving me kisses and saying I love you. Really makes my day.
8. Loves to go to church. A very good example to her parents.
9. She is really good at guitar. Not so good at practicing. I'm in no hurry, I want her to love it not hate it.
10. She has my eyes, a cute little nose and a bottom lip that gets me every time.
Kayden's first day of school.
I remember when I found out I was having a little boy. I thought to myself, what am I going to do with a little boy? I only have girls. How silly of me to have questioned myself. From the day he was born he has been my sweet, loving, easy going boy. Here are a few things I love about him.
1. He is the peace maker in my home.
2. He is always making me projects. Today I received a Halloween book. With title, a story, and most importantly illustrations. Very professional for a 7 year old.
3. He is like Pig Pen from Charlie Brown. I trail always follows him.
4. He ALWAYS gives me hugs and kisses. I never have to ask.
5. I adore his imagination and creativity.
6. He knows how to wear out his bike tires and thinks he is Evil Kneavle.
7. Love watching him play soccer. His team is so good I feel for the other teams.
8. He loves to camp and hunt with his Dad.
9. Can hang with us girls without complaint.
10. He has a old soul. I've seen him observe a situation and then tell me his thoughts and I'm always amazed at what he has to say. He teaches me so much. But I won't tell him that until I'm on my death bed. lol!
